Prepare against Raul Alhambra Zarco
Spain · World #112,381 classical · FIDE ID 32051646
When preparing against Raul Alhambra Zarco, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (29%).
Our database contains 92 games by Raul Alhambra Zarco, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Alhambra Zarco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Alhambra Zarco before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,695 | 1,713 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,783 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,708 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 26 | 15 | 51 | 28.3% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 8 | 29 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Alhambra Zarco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Alhambra Zarco's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 71.4% | 25.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 26.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 25.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zarco usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Zarco usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 56.0% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Raul Alhambra Zarco's chess games
All 92 games by Raul Alhambra Zarco in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Jose Manuel 1973 Rodriguez Perez | 2,055 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | C01 |
| Nov 2015 | Antonio Rodriguez Mellado | 2,013 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | C55 |
| Dec 2025 | Juan Ramon Jerez Lopez | 1,961 | Vega de San Mateo Activo | D09 |
| Jun 2012 | Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento | 1,942 | 8th Arucas Open | A90 |
| Jan 2012 | Santiago Tejera Santana | 1,941 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2016 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,716 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2014 | 13 | 2 | 1,607 |
| Vega de San Mateo Activo | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,468 |
| 8th Arucas Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,843 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2014 | 6 | 0 | 1,609 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-B 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,661 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Alhambra Zarco's chess games?
92 games by Raul Alhambra Zarco, from May 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Raul Alhambra Zarco has played.
What does Raul Alhambra Zarco play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Raul Alhambra Zarco opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Alhambra Zarco answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Raul Alhambra Zarco play as White?
As White, Raul Alhambra Zarco's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Alhambra Zarco play as Black?
As Black, Raul Alhambra Zarco most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Raul Alhambra Zarco's FIDE rating?
Raul Alhambra Zarco is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Raul Alhambra Zarco played?
Our database contains 92 games by Raul Alhambra Zarco, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 51 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Alhambra Zarco?
92 games by Raul Alhambra Zarco reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.